US3589548A
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Knockdown container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-12
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A knockdown-type shipping container for shipping articles. The container has sides with interengaging corner posts and which are held together by means of a top and bottom at least one of which has recesses to supportingly contain corner posts of the sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle R Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/18; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00174; B65D2519/00189; B65D2519/00208; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00233; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00606; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00865; B65D2519/00875; B65D2519/00925; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/00955; B65D2519/00965; B65D2519/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A knockdown container comprised of a base member and at least three side members, said base member having indented portions forming feet on the underside thereof upon which said containers may be stood, said indented portions defining pockets on the upper side thereof, corner post means at the opposite ends of said side members interlocked with each other for holding said side members in assembled relationship, said corner post means having extending portions received in said pockets for holding said assembled side members relative to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A knockdown container comprised of a base member and at least three side members, said base member having indented portions forming feet on the underside thereof upon which said containers may be stood, said indented portions defining pockets on the upper side thereof, corner post means at the opposite ends of said side members interlocked with each other for holding said side members in assembled relationship, said corner post means having extending portions received in said pockets for holding said assembled side members relative to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 1 further including a top member received upon and supported by said side members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 2 wherein the top member has indentations formed at the corner thereof for receiving the feet of another container for stacking of the containers one upon the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 1 wherein the side members have relatively thin sectioned sides spanning the corner posts, the base member having grooves extending between its indented portions and receiving the lower ends of said thin sectioned sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 4 further including a top received upon and supported by the side members, said top having grooves formed around its periphery and receiving the upper ends of the thin sections of the side members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 5 wherein the top member has indented portions adapted to receive the feet of the base member of another container for stacking of the containers one upon thE other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 5 wherein the thin side sections are corrugated for increasing their strength.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 2, further including reinforcing members interposed in the pockets of the base member for reinforcing said base member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A knockdown container as set forth in claim 3, further including channel-shaped reinforcing members affixed to the top member and juxtaposed to its corners for reinforcing said top member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |